WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL CLASSES
SUMMER YOGA
Saturdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
June 26, July 3, 10, 17,
Taught by Pat Tarzian, ERYT200
Cost: $13/class, or use your class card
Have you ever noticed that certain asanas seem to have a season to them? Some feel great in hot weather, others chase the clouds away on a rainy day, still others warm our hearts against the chill of winter. When should we cool ourselves down with asana on a warm day? When might we want to heighten the heat of summer? When might we need to combine both cooling and heating asana for our well-being?
In the four classes of this seasonal yoga practice, we'll explore the asanas conducive to summer weather, and we'll learn why this might be the case. We'll feel within our bodies the affinity of those asanas with certain organ systems, and we'll discover why those organs need to come alive during the warmer months. In this way, we'll gain one more tool for helping ourselves to thrive through yoga practice.
All are welcome, but a continuing practice is helpful and at least one beginner's immersion course is an essential prerequisite. There will be plenty of practice time, with emphasis on dynamic asana flow. In addition, there will be discussion, during which we will appreciate not only what we share in common in this seasonal work but also the uniqueness of each participant. This four-week class is appropriate for yoga teachers as well.
REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER YOGA
REST AND RESTORE YOGA
Sundays, 4:00 – 5:15 PMMay 9, June 6, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 24, November 21, 2010
Taught by Ruth Knight, RYT
Cost: $13/class, or use your class card
Relax deeply, and reconnect to the simple joyous feeling living inside your heart.
Rest and Restore Yoga begins and ends with meditation. In between, we warm up with basic asanas, then move through a series of supported postures using breath and awareness to dive deeply within -- consciously releasing tension from the whole body. All necessary props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks will be provided.
Pre-registration is required.
ACTIVE MUDRA PRACTICE: The Flow Between Mudra and Asana
Saturday, September 181:00 - 4:00 PM
Taught by Pat Tarzian, ERYT200
Cost: $25
Whether you know a little or a lot about mudras, this workshop is for you. Learn how to sequence mudras for a variety of benefits, such as augmenting vitality, preparing for a good night's rest, increasing spiritual awareness, and more.
Learn and practice which mudras flow naturally with which yoga asanas. This workshop focuses on moving and doing so wear your most stretchable yoga gear and come ready to feel firsthand the "bliss of the Self" that is the meaning of "mudra." All are welcome, but beginners yoga immersion or a continuing practie would be a good basis for this class.
To register, sign up in the foyer, or call us at 503-231-0383.
HEALTHY BACK YOGA
Thursdays, 5:45 – 7:00 PMJune 3, 10, 17, 24, 2010
Taught by Kathy Dahlke, MD
Cost: $50
Do you have a weak back? Is your back stiff and sore? This class may be just what you’re looking for!
It’s important to keep you back healthy, and the rest of your body strong and mobile so that you can continue the activities you enjoy as you age.
Kathy will teach you how to practice yoga safely with a program designed to stretch and strengthen your back.
Please note that if you have a serious back problem, you’ll need to get your doctor’s okay before attending this class.